Sauté pan MINERAL B LOQY 24 cm, carbon steel, de Buyer

Product detailed description

This pan has an interesting biography. It starts off quite inconspicuously, but with every meal cooked, it gains its own character and gradually darkens like an experienced chef who has seen it all. So MINERAL B LOQY does not age – it simply builds a reputation, a work history and an increasingly compelling kitchen personality.

Main advantages:

• The de Buyer MINERAL B LOQY deep steel pan with a diameter of 24 cm combines searing with the convenient preparation of heartier meals.
• A usable volume of 2 litres offers plenty of space for meat, vegetable mixes, side dishes and smaller family portions.
• The internal height of 7 cm makes it easier to stir larger amounts of ingredients and helps prevent them from falling over the edge.
• The rounded sides support the smooth movement of a wooden spoon, making it easier to turn, combine or coat the ingredients in the resulting juices.
• The pan is perfect for searing meat, sautéing vegetables and preparing recipes that require more space.
• The steel surface is ideal for high-temperature cooking when you want to create a rich, seared crust on your ingredients.
• With regular use and proper seasoning, the pan acquires a darker patina and gradually improves its cooking performance.
• A well-developed patina will make it easier to cook delicate ingredients, such as fish or eggs, without sticking.
• After cooking red meat a few times, the patina improves further, and the pan gains increasingly natural non-stick properties.
• The LOQY removable system allows you to attach a compatible handle and adapt the handling to the current stage of cooking.
• With the handle removed, the pan is easier to stack and does not take up space in the cupboard with a long, fixed handle.
• Without the handle attached, the pan can be placed in the oven to finish cooking the dish without transferring it to another cookware item.
• The pan works on induction, gas, electric and ceramic hobs, so it easily adapts to standard kitchen equipment.
• French production in the Vosges will delight those looking for a traditional steel pan adapted to modern storage methods.
• The lifetime warranty highlights the focus on long-term use and gradual improvement of performance, rather than quick replacement of the pan.

Additional information:

• top diameter: 24 cm
• total length: 31.2 cm
• induction base: 16.6 cm
• height: 7 cm
• volume: 2 l
• material: carbon steel, stainless steel (handles)
• induction compatible
• suitable for oven use up to 200 °C (max. 10 minutes, without removable handles)
• LOQY removable handles are not included and are purchased separately
• aesthetic imperfections are caused by handmade production and are not grounds for complaint
• before first use, please read the instructions carefully on how to season the iron pan and how to care for it - claims caused by improper use will not be accepted
• hand washing only

How to care for MINERAL B pans:

1. de Buyer steel pans are pans for life and also have a lifetime warranty. However, this does not apply to claims caused by misuse. Please read the instructions carefully before using it for the first time.
2. Steel is a natural material and the pans are handmade. They may therefore have minor natural aesthetic imperfections.
3. Before first use, unpack the pan from its original packaging and wash it with a sponge under hot running water. Thoroughly wash the wax from the entire surface of the pan.
4. Season the pan (the so-called seasoning process); you can watch the procedure in the video on the right. Turn the hob on to medium power to prevent the base from warping (especially on induction) and place the pan on it. Pour about 1-2 mm of oil into the pan and heat it until the oil starts to smoke = seasoning is complete (during seasoning, rotate the pan so that the oil also reaches the inner sides; the pan will begin to darken in places on the bottom).
5. Let the pan cool down and wipe away the remaining oil with a paper towel or cloth, do not wash it, so that the protective film remains and rust is prevented, the pan is ready for use.
6. After use, simply wipe the pan with a tea towel, the oiled surface protects the pan. Store in a dry place.
7. Use detergents only exceptionally and NEVER put the pan in the dishwasher or let it soak!!!
   The gradual darkening of the pan is natural, ensuring a better non-stick surface. Any rust that may have formed can be removed with the rough side of a sponge and then oiled, it is not a reason to complain about the pan.

Steel pan and induction:

Steel (iron) is a highly reactive heat conductor, and its induction heating performance is therefore exceptional. Please therefore observe the following instructions on the induction cooker:

• do not use the maximum power, even lower power on induction is enough for a great browning
• do not use the booster function (fast start-up of heating)
• do not overheat the pan if it is empty